Why does this always happen?

[Bossanova]

So, ever since I advertised Mustard he has just been exceptional to ride, everything is pulling together and he's trying so hard. Today I went and jumped in the xc field and he pinged one so brilliantly I was practically thrown out the saddle.
Am thinking now, unless I have luck with finding someone nice for him from his H&H advert this Thursday, I may just have to find money from somewhere and keep him.

Grrrr, why couldnt he be a pain in the backside and make this easier!!

 

[LOU83]

They are always one step ahead LOL

 

[Elise]

Sounds like he is enjoying it where he is and is trying hard to stay!

Keep him, keep him!

 

[aimeerose]

Bless him, he's trying to tell you he's special

 

[SirenaXVI]

Lol! It does seem to happen that way - Celestial did exactly the same thing to me last year - turned into an angel overnight - be strong, I spent the last year humming and haaing, I have just sold her to a lovely lady who will give her the time she craves and I have to say, it is fab being down to 4!

 

[Gorgeous George]

s*ds law of course!

 

[dieseldog]

Mustard is so lovely I'm sure he'll find the perfect home - shame I'm so big

 

[Starbucks]

He must want to stay!

It could be worse - he could be being a little shite - then you wouldn't like him as much as you did and people coming to see him probably wouldn't either!

 

[brighteyes]

Maybe he's getting 'oh well, you are going soon so the pressure's off' vibes from you and not arguing or being so difficult?

I'd be changing my mind about selling I think

!

 

[FMM]

Sometimes when you take the pressure off yourself to get the horse to perform, they are more able to produce the goods - and it is great to get that feeling from them when you have no real expectations. At least if you sell him someone is going to get a really good horse!

 

[wizzi901]

THEY KNOW!!

 

[Daisychain]

Just think of the cash.... !

 

[Baggybreeches]

Boss I so know where you are coming from, I am back at the same point as this time last year, too many horses not enough money, yes I can afford to keep them, but I can't afford to do all the things I want/need to do with 2 of them, its just too expensive, plus the fact that the boys have very different training needs, so other than split myself in 2, I don't know what to do!!
I think you should be really strict with yourself and get a new home for Mustard, that way you can concentrate all your time and money on Moon, which I think you might need if you are stepping up to INtermediate this year.